2018 RUB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2273 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1916 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2107 SZL

2018 RUB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.1916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2153 to the December average rate of 0.2106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2273 was down 7.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,137 SZL

2017 Average 1,142 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 958 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.77 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2226

0.1970

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SZL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2071, compared to 0.2142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0169 SZL (High: 0.2196 / Low: 0.2027). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SZL (High: 0.2245 / Low: 0.2173).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-4.35%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2181

2017 Avg (September) 0.2280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2197	0.2110	0.2153
February	0.2139	0.2061	0.2083
March	0.2110	0.2026	0.2074
April	0.2076	0.1916	0.1991
May	0.2073	0.1956	0.2012
June	0.2196	0.2027	0.2112
July	0.2189	0.2095	0.2134
August	0.2174	0.2022	0.2110
September	0.2273	0.2150	0.2181
October	0.2245	0.2173	0.2205
November	0.2214	0.2050	0.2119
December	0.2158	0.2046	0.2106